We are looking for a highly motivated candidate willing to pursue a PhD in our young and dynamic ChemSynBio team at IQS School of Engineering - Ramon Llull University in Barcelona!
GroupAt ChemSynBio (www.chemsynbio.iqs.edu), we harness chemical and synthetic biology to create biotherapeutic and biomedical tools, especially to treat brain diseases and to understand brain transport. We aim to conduct groundbreaking research and to grow together!
ProjectCurrent treatments against brain diseases have very low efficacy due to the low permeability of most drugs across the blood-brain barrier (BBB). Our project Creating an Orthogonal Gate to the Brain (OBGate) has recently been awarded a prestigious European Research Council Starting Grant to develop new strategies to deliver large therapeutics into the brain with unprecedented efficiency and selectivity. Within this project, you will develop viral and non-viral gene delivery nanocarriers to transfect brain endothelium or brain tumor cells with high selectivity. You will participate in the whole development process of the nanovehicles, from the design, formulation and characterization to the in vitro and in vivo experiments.
TasksContribution to research excellence at all stages: literature review, experimental design, experimentation, data analysis, and proposal of new research directions.Collaboration with other researchers and contribution to an inspiring atmosphere.Presentation of results and contribution to preparing reports and scientific publications.Engagement in laboratory management and team activities.Training in technical and power skills. Student supervision and training.ConditionsThree years of funding guaranteed.Training opportunities on scientific and horizontal skills.Room for creativity, mentorship & team support. Possibility to supervise students.Proposed starting date: early 2025.Applications are welcome until December 31 or until the candidate is selected. It is necessary for the application:
Motivation letter explaining why you would be a good fit for the position and our team.Curriculum VitaeMaster's and Bachelor's academic recordsContact details of two referees. Reference letters may be valued but not compulsory.
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